Regarded as one of the most common cardiovascular diseases in the United States, pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs (which supplies blood to the...
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Billing and Coding Nephrology Services provided via Telehealth
To facilitate care provided to Medicare beneficiaries in the era of physical distancing, CMS expanded telehealth benefits on a temporary and urgent basis under the 1135 waiver authority and...
Billing and Coding Heartburn – Some Important Facts
Regarded as a common problem, heartburn refers to a burning pain in the chest (behind your breast bone), that often occurs with a bitter taste in your throat or mouth. The condition is felt when the...
ICD-10 Codes for Top Six Urologic Conditions [Infographic]
Urologic disorders encompass illnesses and diseases of the genitourinary tract. Accurate medical record documentation is vital for correct coding and billing for different types of urologic...
Four Common Bone Disorders and Their ICD-10 Codes
Bones help you move and support your body. Bones continuously change - new bone is made and old bone is broken down. When people are young, the body makes new bones faster than it breaks down old...
Medical Codes for Narcolepsy Sleep Disorder [Infographic]
A chronic neurological disorder, narcolepsy causes persistent sleepiness, sleep paralysis and hallucinations. Diagnosis for this condition, include physical examination, hypocretin level measurement...
Teledentistry – Key Benefits and Related CDT Codes [Infographic]
Teledentistry is a subset of telehealth that facilitates dental care virtually. This remote dentistry is especially beneficial during the current COVID-19 outbreak. Teledentistry involves diverse...
Documenting Rett’s Syndrome – Symptoms, Diagnosis & ICD-10 Code
Regarded as a rare, neuro-developmental disorder - Rett’s syndrome causes severe problems in brain development. Typically affecting girls, the condition leads to progressive loss of motor skills and...
Common Spine Disorders and Their ICD-10 Codes [Infographic]
Several conditions and injuries can damage the vertebrae, causing spinal pain and limiting mobility. Common signs and symptoms of spine disorders include weakness, numbness, or tingling in the arms...